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Oregon Wine Steward, June 2016 Issue Wines & Vines Question for JuneBlackberry in color, this Syrah makes me happy to be an Oregonian. Marionberry and prune on the nose, this beauty finishes with dark fruits and a hint of chocolate on the finish… READ MORE

Wines & Vines, June 2016 Issue Wines & Vines Question for JuneJoe Dobbes’ knack for enterprise, evident even from an early age, is the defining characteristic for the winemaker now celebrating 30 years in the business… READ MORE

Oregon Wine Press, June 1, 2016Third Decade’s a CharmJoe Dobbes’ knack for enterprise, evident even from an early age, is the defining characteristic for the winemaker now celebrating 30 years in the business… READ MORE

Lake Oswego Review, June 2015Oregon Wines are Simply AmazingThe more I learn about wine, the more I realize how little I know. Thank goodness there are experts who love sharing their knowledge. My friend, Lauren Barnes, is the marketing director for Dobbes Family Estate Winery… READ MORE

Wine Business Monthly, May 2015Joe Dobbes, Winemaker of the MonthMy staff and I spend many dozens of hours per year discussing high-level winemaking theory, shop, methodologies, logistics, etc. I love this aspect of the business; a number of… READ MORE

Wine Business,November 20142014 Oregon Harvest ReportVintage delivers exceptional quality grapes at higher than normal yieldsThis is one of those rare vintages when you have high quality and high quantity simultaneously. From the standpoint of weighing … READ MORE

Portland Business,October 2014The PBJ Interview: This COO’s love of wine runs deep
Gretchen Boock was pretty much destined to work in the wine business. Her family going back generations is filled with grape growers and vineyard operators, both here and in France. In addition, her father, a builder who… READ MORE

Joe Dobbes, Winemaker

My objectives in crafting wine from Oregon’s world class vineyards are multi-fold. The focus and intent is to craft delicious, distinctive and exciting wines which are true to their varietal character, exude bold fruit flavors and aromas and reflect their appellation of origin while optimizing depth, richness and texture. And in Oregon, we are blessed with some of the best fruit in the world.